Eagle Edition
Glennwood Elementary ~ Where Learning Takes Flight
Holly Brookins, PhD, Principal ~ Summer Clayton, Assistant Principal ~ Jill Tolsma, Instructional Coach
Email: hbrookins@csdecatur.net
Location: 440 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA, USA
Phone: 404.370.4435 * Website * Facebook
Calendar of Events
Friday, March 22
- Community Circle at 8:30 am - Glennwood Twins Hosting
- Parent Coffee Chat with Mr. Blase at 9:00 in art classroom, room 224
Monday, March 25
PTA DEI Meeting
8:00-9:00 PM
Tuesday, March 26
PTA Spirit Night at City BBQ
Wednesday, March 27
Early Release Day at 12:50 pm
Saturday, March 30
PTA DEI Romp and Read
3:00-4:00 pm
April 1 - 5
Spring Break
Saturday, April 13
PTA Culture Night
3:00-5:00 pm
Where Learning Takes Flight
March Design Principle: The Natural World
"Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries."
~Jimmy Carter
Increasing Communication through Family Meetings - Parent Coffee Chat TOMORROW!
In today’s world, families are finding less time to connect. From the demands of dual income households, to extracurricular activities, and even the use of electronic devices, many external factors claim the family’s focus. Weekly Family Meetings can assist not only in time management, but more importantly in providing opportunities for parents and children to discuss important issues, strengthen communication, reinforce values, and nurture positive relationships. Please come for a Coffee Chat with Glennwood school counselor and licensed professional counselor (LPC) Jonathan Blase to get all the resources necessary to begin family meetings on your own!
Glennwood Yearbooks are On Sale Now!
The ‘23-’24 Glennwood Yearbook is now on sale for $22. Please place orders HERE!
It is an important Glennwood PTA tradition that every student and staff member receive a yearbook. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please consider donating a yearbook for $22 using the same link.
If you are not sure whether you have already ordered a yearbook, please email yearbook@glennwoodespta.com. We are happy to check for you!
Please join us on Tuesday, March 26th for Spirit Night at City Barbeque (2511 Blackmon Drive)
City BBQ is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout, Delivery, Drive thru & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Glennwood Elementary PTA!
We ask that you RSVP here: https://grouprai.se/e273245 (even if you’re not completely sure) so City Barbeque knows roughly how many orders to expect & so you have access to all the event details.
We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family.
Thanks in advance for your support!
Glennwood Elementary PTA Nominations
The Glennwood Elementary PTA works with school administration to host and fund community-building events and provide additional support and opportunities for staff and students. Every parent or guardian of a Glennwood Elementary student has an opportunity to vote on the slate of Board Nominees presented by the PTA. The PTA Board seeks to match a diverse volunteer pool representing our community to the available open Board and Committee Chair positions each year.
The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, April 28. Board Elections will be held the first week of May and terms will begin on June 1st.
DEI Meeting
Please join us for our next DEI meeting on Monday March 25 at 8pm.
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/axb-nkff-way
Or dial: +1 954-998-5142 PIN: 399299053
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/axb-nkff-way?pin=8614685939702
Join us for our next Romp & Read on Saturday March 23!
UPDATE: Time changed. Now from 3pm-4pm.
Join us for our next Romp & Read on Saturday March 23!
Bring a book or/and an item that represents your culture to share with us. We will have some books and coloring pictures in celebration of Women’s History Month. We will also be showcasing 2 local Black female owned businesses.
All grades are welcome! Don't forget to bring your water bottles. This event is hosted outside without access to the school.
Countdown to the April 8 Solar Eclipse
On April 8, residents in northern Mexico, the U.S., and southeastern Canada will witness totality – a rare darkness during daylight offering a glimpse of the Sun's corona. Scientists suggest that this could be the best eclipse in many centuries and for years to come.
To ensure safe viewing of the eclipse, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Astronomical Society are collaborating to educate the public. Staring directly at the sun, even during a partial eclipse, can lead to permanent vision damage or blindness.
Since the solar eclipse will occur during dismissal, CSD will provide solar eclipse glasses for PreK-12 students to safely enjoy the event. However, after students are dismissed from school, as walkers or after they disembark from the bus, CSD cannot monitor nor ensure proper use of the eyewear by students. Families are encouraged to help in communicating the following guidelines to all students:
Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the Moon completely blocks the Sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing.
View the Sun through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and after totality.
Always inspect your eclipse glasses or handheld viewer before use; if torn, scratched, or otherwise damaged, discard the device.
Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens (including a cell phone camera), telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer. Those require different types of solar filters. The concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury. Do NOT use eclipse glasses or handheld viewers with cameras, binoculars, or telescopes. When viewing the partial phases of the eclipse through cameras, binoculars, or telescopes equipped with proper solar filters, you do not need to wear eclipse glasses. (The solar filters do the same job as the eclipse glasses to protect your eyes.) If you have concerns about your child using the eclipse glasses properly, please plan to pick them up for early dismissal. Families who would like to enjoy the event together are also encouraged to check students out for early dismissal. All outdoor after-school activities will be canceled. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
City Schools of Decatur News
K-5 Super Saturdays
Is your child interested in STEAM? Sign them up for Super Saturday today! CSD teachers & staff will guide K-5 students through STEAM inspired lessons at no charge to families. The time is from 9a - 12p at Beacon Hill Middle School. Please sign up HERE.
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Student Restorative Practices and Code of Conduct Handbook (SRPCCH)
It’s time for the yearly review of the Student Restorative Practices and Code of Conduct Handbook (SRPCCH), and we value your feedback and contributions. Please use the provided link or QR code to access the Stakeholder Review Feedback Form. The deadline to submit feedback and input is March 31, 2024.
FY25 Budget
The City Schools of Decatur is in the process of establishing the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. We are interested in input from the community on any suggestions, concerns, or questions. Please click here to provide your feedback.
To access the entire FY25 Preliminary Budget 5-Year Financial Review presentation, click here.
The 2024 Annual Parent Involvement Survey for Families Raising a Student With a Disability is Open!
GaDOE is surveying parents of students with disabilities in Georgia to determine their perceptions of parent engagement with schools. It is critical that the GaDOE assist local school systems in partnering with families to raise the achievement rate for students with disabilities. This short survey will help identify family involvement needs within the state and local school districts. The data is reported as a percentage of parental involvement in the Annual Performance Report and is kept confidential.
CSD ELA K-8 CURRICULUM ADOPTION TIME! Your Feedback is Needed
The City Schools of Decatur Literacy Department, alongside the ELA K-8 curriculum adoption committee, identified and reviewed five programs on the approved Georgia House Bill 538 High-Quality Instructional Materials List. The proposed curricula are available in the following locations through March 25, 2024, for examination and feedback:
Option 1: Visit the Elizabeth Wilson School Support Center lobby located at 125 Electric Avenue, Decatur on Monday-Friday from 8:00 am-4:00 pm.
Option 2: Digital access of the City Schools of Decatur ELA Adoption webpage is available.
After reviewing the proposed ELA K-8 curricula, complete the survey below that applies:
America Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund Feedback Surveys
City Schools of Decatur is reviewing its ARP ESSER LEA Plan and ARP ESSER Budget. We are soliciting stakeholder feedback through April 10, 2024.
Please use the link below to view the plan and budget and share your input: https://www.csdecatur.net/Page/4415
CSD FY25 Budget Book Cover Student Design Contest
Calling all City Schools of Decatur K-12 talented student artists! We are seeking submissions for the cover of our first-ever FY25 Budget Book. The budget book will tell students, families, and community stakeholders how CSD receives and spends money to educate all students. It includes the history of the school district, financial documents, and the organizational structure for ensuring all students are safe, seen, and successful.
The contest winner’s design will be featured on the cover of the budget book, on all CSD social media platforms, and in all school newsletters. The winner will also be recognized at an upcoming Board of Education meeting.
We can’t wait to see the creativity of our talented student artists on display! To enter, upload your design in a JPEG or PNG format using this form by April 14.
PTA/PTO/PTSA Upcoming Events
Mar 23: Talley Tigerfest from 11-3 p.m.
Mar 23: Westchester Holi Event from 2-4 p.m.